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Skills Series #2 – Cyber Security

August 19 at 9:30 AM- 12:30 PM

Cyber Security Awareness for SMEs

Half-Day Training | £50 per person | Limited Spaces Available
Protect Your Business Before It’s Too Late

With cybercrime on the rise, the recent M&S cyber attack serves as a stark reminder: even the most established brands are vulnerable. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the risks are even greater and the consequences, potentially devastating.

This half-day cybersecurity awareness course, delivered by Optimise Cyber Solutions (a Skills Bank-approved provider), is designed specifically for SMEs across Barnsley and Rotherham. Whether you employ 2 people or 200, this training gives your team the knowledge and practical tools to safeguard your business from cyber threats.

Why You Should Attend

  • SMEs are top targets: Over 90% of SMEs hit by a major cyber attack don’t survive longer than six months.
  • Human error is the weakest link: One click on a phishing email could take down your whole business.
  • You need practical, affordable training: For just £50 per person, your staff will receive high-quality, expert-led instruction and a training certificate aligned with Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 standards.

Course Highlights

  • Understand real-world threats like phishing, ransomware, and social engineering
  • Spot and report suspicious activity before it causes harm
  • Adopt simple, secure practices that protect your systems and data
  • Learn from real SME case studies and current attacker tactics
  • Stay compliant with GDPR and data protection expectations

Earn a certification to support tenders and demonstrate cyber readiness

Details

  • Duration: 3 hours (face-to-face in Barnsley/Rotherham or via MS Teams)
  • Cost: £50 per delegate (with Skills Bank subsidy)
  • Trainer: Optimise Cyber Solutions
  • Spaces: 20 places only – first come, first served

Secure Your Place

Don’t wait until it’s too late. The M&S breach cost millions and made headlines — but for smaller businesses, the costs can be fatal. Invest just half a day and £50 to equip your team with the tools to avoid becoming the next victim.

Register now through the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce by emailing training@brchamber.co.uk.

Spaces are limited – book today to protect your business tomorrow.

Cyber Security Workshop - Optimise Cyber Solutions
Event Series Event Series: Skills Series

Details

Date:
August 19
Time:
9:30 AM- 12:30 PM
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Website:
https://www.brchamber.co.uk/chamber-training-skills-series/

Venue

Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, 6 Genesis Business Park
Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 1DX UK
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Organiser

Chamber Skills Solutions
Phone
01709 386200
Email
training@brchamber.co.uk